AUGUST 1994 14P 204 NUMBER 8 Major Labor Campaign in City Neighborhoods
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rLJ 1 L Member of COPS Local 911 California Organizoion of SEW Police & Sheriffs SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION To Promote the Ideals, Policies and Accomplishments of the Association and its Members VOLUME 26 SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 1994 14P 204 NUMBER 8 Major Labor Campaign In City Neighborhoods by Chris Cunnie 798; Don Vincent, Stationary Er neers Local 39; Bob Morales, Tea The San Francisco Police Officers' sters; Larry Mazzola, Plumbers; Association only recently affiliated Roselli, Hospital Workers SEIU Lo with organized labor. However, San 250; Larry Martin, Transit Workers Francisco has been recognized across Local 250A; Stan Smith, Building America as a labor town for over 100 Trades Council; Paul Varicalli, SEIU years. But what does that mean to Local 790; our own President, Al police officers and to other union Trigueiro; and several others. This members in this City? I think the committee, together with the Execu- "Labor/Neighbor" program being or- tive Board of the Labor Council, de- ganized by the San Francisco Labor termined that the Labor/Neighbor Supervisorial candidate Sylvia Courtney listening to mernbars' corce3 at 2 Council is providing at least a partial Program was not only needed by recent POAfundrciiszng event. answer to this question. Labor but also would be welcomed by We first heard about Labor/Neigh- people in the numerous and diverse bor in 1992 from Bill Lloyd of SEIU neighborhoods of this city. The pro- Courtney Campaign Local 790 at an SEIU legislative con- gram was then presented to the en- ference in Sacramento. Bill talked tire Labor Council and unanimously about a precinct operation by orga- adopted. Headquarters Opens nized labor for working people and, Under the direction of Labor Coun- as a public employee, I understood cil President, Josie Mooney and See- Supervisorial candidate Sylvia grassroots efforts, enough small con- immediately the value of such a pro- retary-TreasurerWalterJohnson, the Courtney opened her Campaign tributions can be obtained to elect gram. Police officers and San Council hired long-time union orga- Headquarters lastweekat the Plumb- candidates to public office in this Francisco's city employees in gen- nizer Pat Jackson on a full-time ba- ers' union hall at 1621 Market Street. City, without relying on downtown eral have had their working condi- sis to assist in putting the program Initial campaign activity will involve money" Courtney explained. tions determined by the electorate on together. Pat is well on her way to- the distribution of house signs to According to SEIU Vice-President almost an annual basis for the past ward putting together a full blown improve the candidate's name recog- Paul Varacelli "Sylvia got the idea 20 years. But Bill was talking about organizing effort aimed at empower- nition, a priority for any non-incum- from the POA, Local 911. Their mem- a great deal more than simply having ing working people in their own neigh- bent who has not previously run for bers contributed over $12,000.00 to union members pushing a slate card borhoods. public office. the Courtney campaign and the over- and walking precincts on election To say that Labor/Neighbor was Fundraising for this campaign will whelming majority of the contribu- day and he wasn'tjust talking about enthusiastically accepted by the San be on-going and in stark contrast to tions were $10.00 checks. We need public employees. Francisco labor community would that of other candidates. The to follow their example. With 65,000 The Labor/Neighbor program calls be an understatement; the unions Courtney campaign is placing heavy union members in this City we ought for setting up an organization for all listed on this page already commit- emphasis on obtaining $5 contribu- to be able to encourage enough mem- union members, neighborhood by ted to the program. tions from union members and in- bers to make contributions and show neighborhood and addressing issues Unions Involved With Labor! tends to rely primarily on these small that people can get elected without of concern to working people through- Neighbor Programs For Progress contributions. Recent reports show becoming indebted to the business out the City. It's expected a positive American Fed. Govt. Employees, several candidates have obtained community." Varacelli pointed out impact will result that will dramati- Local 2391 large sums of money from the busi- that in excess of $50,000.00 has cally improve the way our City oper- American Fed. State, City, ness community through the "Corn- been given by the "Committee on ates and the quality of life for city Municipal Employees, Local 3218 mittee on Jobs". 'We intend to dern- Jobs" to some candidates. residents. Asian-Pacific American Labor onstrate that through extensive The concept of Labor/Neighbor Alliance was embraced by the Labor Council Automotive Machinists, Local 1305 earlier this year. A Labor/Neighbor lAM, Local 1305 steering committee was formed con- Bakers Union, Local 24 sisting of union leaders including Labor/Neighbor Update Jim Ferguson of Fire Fighters Local (See LABOR/NEIGHBOR, Page 9) Our Association, along with Firefighters Local 798, Electricians Local #6, SEIU Local #1000, Government Employees Local 2391 and College Teachers Local #2121, are working together to organize the IN THIS ISSUE 7,000 AFL-CIO union members living In the Sunset District. The Sunset Labor/Neighbor Neighborhood Club's first meeting will Page 13 be on: Widows and Orphans Page 2 Health & Fitness Thursday, August 18, 1994 Around the Department Page 3 Deferred Comp Pages 14 & 15 6:00 p.m. 20th & Quintara (Lutheran Church) Police Day Page 5 Letters Pages 18 &19 Please try to attend! We will be discussing our precinct operations for Board Minutes Page 8 PAL Page 20 November's elections. Pages 21 -27 Please bring a friend. You don't have to live in the Sunset to Police Post Page 12 Sports participate. Page 2 Notebook August 1994 Exploring New Worlds Of Widows and Orphans Aid Association Financial Opportunity The regular monthly meeting of WALTER OLSON: Born in San by Ray Arata III, Financial Advisor Making The Right The Widows & Orphans Aid Associa- Francisco in 1899, Walt worked as a Investment Choices tion was called to order by Pres. R. chauffeur before becoming a police- With international business flour- How can you go shopping in the Huegle at 2:07 PM, Wednesday July man in 1926, age 26. He received his ishing, overseas economies growing global village? A variety of invest- 27, 1994 in Conference Room, training out of the Night Chiefs Of- at a fasterrate than our own economy, ments can serve as your passport: Ingleside Station. fice and was assigned to Radio Cars, and trade barriers coming down the 'American Depository Receipts Roll Call of Officers: Tr. Jeffery and working the various stations., Alter world over, many top market ana- (ADRs) ease the trading of foreign Milton excused. Other members four year of this duty, Walt was as- lysts have concluded that the poten- securities in the United States. The president. Past Pres. Duffy and signed to Fixed Post Traffic where he tial of global investment opportuni- foreign company's shares are held by Hurley, Ray Crosat. remained until his retirement for ties is enormous. In fact, many mar- a U.S. bank abroad, which then is- Minutes of last meeting: Approved service in 1951, age 52. He lived an ket analysts agree the impact of the sues ADRs. Dividends are paid in as presented to membership in writ- unusually long life, being 93 at his global economy is so far-reaching U.S. dollars, not in foreign curren- ing. death. that even a portfolio of "domestic" cies. Communications: Following dona- Report of Trustees: David Bricker, holdings is likely to be affected by • Eurobonds are debt obligations tion received and acknowledged by BofA reported on our portfolio. We overseas business developments. sold in a country other than the one Secretary: Walter Shorenstein in are still earning 7 1/2% on our in- What factors influence the growth of in whose currency the bond is de- memory of his wife, Phyllis vestments, in spite of the bond mar- the global marketplace? nominated. In addition to paying Shorenstein: Mr. & Mrs.. Marinang ket being at lower return than nor- Consider these important devel- annual interest, Eurobonds let in- for efficient work of Officer Donald mal. Recommended that our stock opments, which could impact invest- vestors 'place their bets" on cur- Peters, Taraval: Mr. & Mrs. Strom in investment be increased from 21% to ments around the world: rency rate fluctuations. memory of William Marcus: Mr. & 25% with the addition to stocks al- • Recent passage of the North • American Depository Shares Mrs. Falvey in memory of William ready in the portfolio. Our Bond por- American Free Trade Agreement (ADS) are often thought of as the Marcus. tion averaging out to 3 1/2 years. (NAVI'A) is likely to stimulate growth "preferred stocks of international in- Bills: Treas. Parenti presented the Holding off purchase of any new in Mexico and Canada— as well as in vesting." Like ADRs, ADS are de- usual bills, benefits, salaries, taxes Government issues until he sees what the U.S. nominated in U.S. dollars and divi- etc. Approved. Federal Reserve will do regarding • China's shift to private enter- dends are generally paid out quar- Treasurer Parenti reported the fol- interest increases. Trustees approved prise makes it one of the world's terly. lowing deaths: WILBERT BATTLE: the recommendation. fastest growing economies. • Selected Mutual Funds can pro- Born in S.F. in 1950. Will was a Unfinished Business: Wednesday • Pacific Rim "Tiger" nations con- vide diversified investments in a va- Police Cadet for three years before 7.27.94, 10:30AM, a committee con- tinue to post strong economic growth.